Vesta Valena Cudworth's Obituary
Vesta V. Cudworth
May 10, 1932 - March 15, 2021
Sacramento, California - Vesta Valena Cudworth, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home in Sacramento, CA on March 15, 2021 as a result of cancer. Vesta was married for 51 years to Reverend Daniel Boyden Cudworth, Jr. until his death in 2004 and later married Murray George Flint at 79 years young. She and Murray met at Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center in Rancho Cordova where Vesta volunteered as a Monday Receptionist. She served on the Advisory Board as an At-Large Member, enrolled in classes, enjoyed attending special events, and socializing with friends at the center. Much loved mother of seven children: Diana Velasquez (Mike), Linda Loveless (Greg), Virginia Hickey (Garth), Marcia Nye, Daniel Cudworth III (Laurie), Angela Reynolds (Dean), and Steven Cudworth (Jeannie); 19 Grandchildren, and 20 Great-Grandchildren; Eldest sister of Joyce O’Connor, Lenore Herguth, Marita Schafer, Myrna Tsering Asola and brother Randall Rude. She was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne Rude, Russell Rude and her parents, Laura and Clarence Rude. She will be remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.
Vesta was born in Post Falls, Idaho and grew up in Bellingham, Washington. She earned her associates degree from American River College and taught arts and crafts to senior citizens for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, travel, taking road trips across the United States, cruises, and travel tours abroad. She loved weekly family game nights, playing cards (Pinochle), Bingo, and Bridge with friends. She also enjoyed bowling and square dancing. Vesta was active at Mayhew Community Baptist Church as well as the Cordova Lutheran Church. Organizations she was a member of included Women’s Red Hat Society, WPAC (Widowed Persons Association of California), and TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly). She is dearly missed and in our hearts forever.
A family Celebration of Life will be held April 3, 2021 in Gold River, California. In lieu of gifts, Celebration of Life donations in Vesta Cudworth’s honor may be made to the Cordova Senior Advisory Board Center in Rancho Cordova. Please send checks to 3480 Routier Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 955827. Thank you to Absolute Compassion Hospice and Palliative Care for their wonderful care and support they provided our beloved mother.
A virtual Celebration of Life will be held on April 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. PST in Sacramento, CA. Friends and family are invited to attend the online service through this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83224959019
An option to join by phone will limit visual functions but is available. Dial toll-free 877-853-5247 and enter Webinar ID 832 2495 9019.
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